Frozen Desserts, the Healthy Way. Ice Cream Fun Facts. • It takes 12 lbs. of milk
to make just one gallon of ice cream. • The U.S. enjoys an average of 48 pints of ...
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Whole-Person Wellness
Frozen Desserts, the Healthy Way Ice Cream Fun Facts • It takes 12 lbs. of milk to make just one gallon of ice cream. • The U.S. enjoys an average of 48 pints of ice cream per person, per year, more than any other country. • The major ingredient in ice cream is air! • The history of ice cream dates back to the second century B.C.! Many believe that it was invented in China. • It takes approximately 50 licks to finish off a scoop of ice cream. • Vanilla is the #1 selling flavor. • Approximately 9% of milk produced by US dairy farmers is used to make ice cream. • The US ice cream industry generates more than $21 billion in annual sales. What to look for? The three most important things to look for when choosing a healthy dessert is calories, saturated fat, and added sugar. Ways to make sure your ice cream stays healthy… • READ THE LABEL: Only buy ice cream with an extremely short list of easy to understand ingredients. • MAKE YOUR OWN: Experiment and try different ingredients. • TOP SMART: Make sure you are choosing toppings that are healthy (fruit, nuts, etc.). • ENJOY IN MODERATION: Remember that ice cream is a treat and should be treated as such. Portion control!
There are general recommendations and may not be appropriate for everyone. Please consult with your healthcare provider regarding your individual needs.
Healthy Alternatives in the Grocery Store Calories Sat. Fat (grams) Added Sugar
Bars • Skinny Cow Minis, Low Fat Fudge 50 ½ 1 • So Delicious Sugar Free, Fudge (Soy) 80 1 0 • Skinny Cow Truffle 100 1 ½ 2 Sandwiches • Almond Dream Lil’ Dreamers 100 ½ 2 • Klondike 100 Calorie 100 1 2 • So Delicious Minis (soy) 90 ½ 2 Fruit & Cream Bars • Dreyer’s or Edy’s Fruit Bars Snack Size 50 ½ 1 • Weight Watchers Smoothie 60 1 2 • Fruitfull, Pina Colada 90 1 ½ 2 ½ Fruit Bars & Fruit Cups • Breyers Pure Fruit 40 0 1 ½ • Whole Fruit Sugar Free, Strawberry 50 0 0 • Ciao Bella Sorbet Bar, Blood Orange 60 0 2 Frozen yogurt is also a healthy alternative dessert. Yogurtland offers a few “no sugar added” options: boysenberry, chocolate twilight, French vanilla, and pecans and pralines. Golden Spoon also offers non-fat and low-fat frozen yogurt options. While the sugar content is a little high in most flavors, if you choose to eat in moderation it will not be harmful to your overall health. Sources: http://www.nicra.org/funfacts.html http://www.befoodsmart.com/icecream/ http://www.goldenspoon.com/nutritional_facts.asp http://www.yogurt-land.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/nutritionals.pdf
There are general recommendations and may not be appropriate for everyone. Please consult with your healthcare provider regarding your individual needs
